Well, it's Saturday once again. The Spring is making a slow appearance but it's coming nonetheless. Right now I'm playing somewhat of a waiting game, yesterday I filled out another work application to a roofing company. I feel pretty good about my chances given the fact I am very qualified (due to experience) but you never know. I'm just hoping this job (or maybe the other one I applied for) will work out for me so I can get out of my unemployment hole.
In other news, as most of you all know (and those of you who don't care) lot's of people are filling out brackets. This is my first attempt to do so and thus far my luck hasn't been pretty: as of now I got 21 out of 32 games right. The worst part is four teams I picked to advance to the sixteen (one of them to the eight) have all fallen. All I can say is first year fantasy football was so much kinder to me. (for those of you who care, I went 9-3-1 in my first year and was the league champion).
Anyways, I hope all of you have a good Saturday, I imagine I'll be spending my Saturday compiling notes, plus I'm debating whether to go ice skating later.....who knows?.
well, cheerio fellow bloggers.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Friday night
Right now it's 2:12 P.M, and I'm still feeling very tired from Friday. All in all I have to say friday was awesome. The day itself started out slow but I went to a candy-land themed dance and had more fun than I thought I would. I must confess I'm starting to feel less inclined to keep going to these events mostly for the reason I'm becoming somewhat of a relic. (i.e I'm getting old).
Because I'm knocking on the door of 25, it's becoming more common to find a room full of mostly 14-16 year old girls. Please keep in mind I have nothing personal against them, I'm just saying it's getting more weird for me.
The night for the most part was very nice, I danced a little bit, and despite the fact the place was packed with little kids, it was worth it in the end to see 'her'.
Well, that's all for now folks.
Because I'm knocking on the door of 25, it's becoming more common to find a room full of mostly 14-16 year old girls. Please keep in mind I have nothing personal against them, I'm just saying it's getting more weird for me.
The night for the most part was very nice, I danced a little bit, and despite the fact the place was packed with little kids, it was worth it in the end to see 'her'.
Well, that's all for now folks.
Friday, March 5, 2010
One last dance
Greetings and good day to all,
Looking outside my window this morning I found a surprise: more snow and found myself laughing inside. This happens almost every year; just before spring starts it's cycle, winter decides it wants one last hurrah. Sometimes it decides to do it mildly and sometimes it just lets us have it (as is the case here).
With everyone clamoring for spring to come, I must confess Spring is not my favorite time of year, It's true the warmth we feel in the transitional season is great but it also brings a few unwelcome things: in my base allergies.
So what would be my favorite time of year?. I'm a fall guy really. It's the time when most of the pollination is gone (saving my eyes many irritations), it's not too hot (via Summer) and it's just beautiful due to the scenery changing....okay I also love the fact that it's also football season too :).
Anyways, here's wishing to all of you a speedy Spring coming and good luck to the many students who are hard at work (and who will get a much deserved break soon). Take care, and be careful on those snowy roads.
TGIF
Looking outside my window this morning I found a surprise: more snow and found myself laughing inside. This happens almost every year; just before spring starts it's cycle, winter decides it wants one last hurrah. Sometimes it decides to do it mildly and sometimes it just lets us have it (as is the case here).
With everyone clamoring for spring to come, I must confess Spring is not my favorite time of year, It's true the warmth we feel in the transitional season is great but it also brings a few unwelcome things: in my base allergies.
So what would be my favorite time of year?. I'm a fall guy really. It's the time when most of the pollination is gone (saving my eyes many irritations), it's not too hot (via Summer) and it's just beautiful due to the scenery changing....okay I also love the fact that it's also football season too :).
Anyways, here's wishing to all of you a speedy Spring coming and good luck to the many students who are hard at work (and who will get a much deserved break soon). Take care, and be careful on those snowy roads.
TGIF
Monday, March 1, 2010
Introduction
Greetings friends and fellow bloggers,
This is my first post of my site. This is not the first time I've attempted the pastime many refer to as 'blogging'. Hopefully this journey will be more successful than my last blogging attempt. While I toyed with the idea of making this an anonymous blog, I'll refrain and give you an introduction of myself.
My name is Elias Alan Beckstrand, I'm the son of Karen R. Gibby Beckstrand (one of the best women on the planet) and my late father Scott Alan Beckstrand. I'm the fourth child of eight. (five brothers and two sisters). I went to high school at Mountain Valley School ( a private school) and graduated in the spring of 2003.
I currently reside in Saratoga Springs, my former places of residence include Bluffdale (where I was born), Lehi ,Kearns and Cedar City. In my younger days, my family was constantly moving due to my fathers financial situations. So in a way, you could say I've been around the block.
As for my interests, I am a very athletic personality. With a few exceptions , I'll engage in almost anything that involves running or a ball. (or both). My particular favorite is football. In addition to playing , I consider myself a fairly avid sports fan. Teams that I follow include the Utah Jazz (NBA),the San Diego Chargers(NFL), and my personal favorite, the Utah Utes (NCAA).
My interests outside of sports are many as well, I consider myself a avid music lover: Music is one of the two things (my religion being the other) that I refer to as my sanctuary. while I have yet to have much talent in the playing department, I love to sing and listen to various types of music. I also consider my self a huge history buff.
As I mentioned , I also consider myself a very religious person as well. My beliefs are primarily Mormon, with that said though, I should note I am not a current member of the LDS faith. Although at times I don't always show it in my actions, I consider my religion and my savior Jesus Christ to be the greatest influences in my life. I know with a surety that I would not be the man I am today without my Lord.
Along with my savior, I would also wish to acknowledge many others who have made a tremendous impact on me: ( I do this in no particular order). My late father who has taught me many of life's lessons from his life and also from his death. My right hand man and cousin Jesse Raynor for being my rock and devoted friend.
There are also countless other friends who have been a great boon to me but it would take far too long to list them all. I'll just say, you know you you are. Thank you all.
This is my first post of my site. This is not the first time I've attempted the pastime many refer to as 'blogging'. Hopefully this journey will be more successful than my last blogging attempt. While I toyed with the idea of making this an anonymous blog, I'll refrain and give you an introduction of myself.
My name is Elias Alan Beckstrand, I'm the son of Karen R. Gibby Beckstrand (one of the best women on the planet) and my late father Scott Alan Beckstrand. I'm the fourth child of eight. (five brothers and two sisters). I went to high school at Mountain Valley School ( a private school) and graduated in the spring of 2003.
I currently reside in Saratoga Springs, my former places of residence include Bluffdale (where I was born), Lehi ,Kearns and Cedar City. In my younger days, my family was constantly moving due to my fathers financial situations. So in a way, you could say I've been around the block.
As for my interests, I am a very athletic personality. With a few exceptions , I'll engage in almost anything that involves running or a ball. (or both). My particular favorite is football. In addition to playing , I consider myself a fairly avid sports fan. Teams that I follow include the Utah Jazz (NBA),the San Diego Chargers(NFL), and my personal favorite, the Utah Utes (NCAA).
My interests outside of sports are many as well, I consider myself a avid music lover: Music is one of the two things (my religion being the other) that I refer to as my sanctuary. while I have yet to have much talent in the playing department, I love to sing and listen to various types of music. I also consider my self a huge history buff.
As I mentioned , I also consider myself a very religious person as well. My beliefs are primarily Mormon, with that said though, I should note I am not a current member of the LDS faith. Although at times I don't always show it in my actions, I consider my religion and my savior Jesus Christ to be the greatest influences in my life. I know with a surety that I would not be the man I am today without my Lord.
Along with my savior, I would also wish to acknowledge many others who have made a tremendous impact on me: ( I do this in no particular order). My late father who has taught me many of life's lessons from his life and also from his death. My right hand man and cousin Jesse Raynor for being my rock and devoted friend.
There are also countless other friends who have been a great boon to me but it would take far too long to list them all. I'll just say, you know you you are. Thank you all.
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